NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:31 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:25 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:24 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:18 pm Theo, it’s a very easy request to answer if you’re so sure of yourself. Provide the evidence that he lied. I can’t just take your word for it. Do you believe everything everyone tells you?
Do you understand why he was found not guilty? I feel like I’m conversing with a 12-year-old on this. No offense

He told the Police he wasn’t driving. You probably want proof he was. Jesus lol
I want proof that he told the police he wasn’t driving. It’s that easy. Can you provide that proof or not? Again, I can’t find it.
That was the entire basis of the case guy. How the hell do you think he got off? He blew over the limit that night and his truck smashed into a building. He fled the scene in his vehicle and on foot. Witnesses placed him in the drivers seat and his lawyer fought hard to dismiss/discount them…which he did.

You think he was found not guilty by saying, yes your honor…I was wasted, then drove away after smashing into that building…then abandoned my truck and took off on foot. Hahahaha
This is exhausting - you can’t provide any quotes, or evidence. Until you do, this will be a one way conversation with yourself. Watch as it unfolds, everyone.
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:34 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:31 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:25 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:24 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:18 pm Theo, it’s a very easy request to answer if you’re so sure of yourself. Provide the evidence that he lied. I can’t just take your word for it. Do you believe everything everyone tells you?
Do you understand why he was found not guilty? I feel like I’m conversing with a 12-year-old on this. No offense

He told the Police he wasn’t driving. You probably want proof he was. Jesus lol
I want proof that he told the police he wasn’t driving. It’s that easy. Can you provide that proof or not? Again, I can’t find it.
That was the entire basis of the case guy. How the hell do you think he got off? He blew over the limit that night and his truck smashed into a building. He fled the scene in his vehicle and on foot. Witnesses placed him in the drivers seat and his lawyer fought hard to dismiss/discount them…which he did.

You think he was found not guilty by saying, yes your honor…I was wasted, then drove away after smashing into that building…then abandoned my truck and took off on foot. Hahahaha
This is exhausting - you can’t provide any quotes, or evidence. Until you do, this will be a one way conversation with yourself. Watch as it unfolds, everyone.
It’s exhausting because you’re just being a tool

“I’ve always maintained my innocence” hahaha what a loser he is. ROR is a garbage human. Drives his truck drunk. Crashes. Runs away. Lies to the police, the court, slander, throws his friend under the bus

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_thBMIe4d ... eSBkdWk%3D
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:39 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:34 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:31 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:25 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:24 pm
tfriede2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 13:18 pm Theo, it’s a very easy request to answer if you’re so sure of yourself. Provide the evidence that he lied. I can’t just take your word for it. Do you believe everything everyone tells you?
Do you understand why he was found not guilty? I feel like I’m conversing with a 12-year-old on this. No offense

He told the Police he wasn’t driving. You probably want proof he was. Jesus lol
I want proof that he told the police he wasn’t driving. It’s that easy. Can you provide that proof or not? Again, I can’t find it.
That was the entire basis of the case guy. How the hell do you think he got off? He blew over the limit that night and his truck smashed into a building. He fled the scene in his vehicle and on foot. Witnesses placed him in the drivers seat and his lawyer fought hard to dismiss/discount them…which he did.

You think he was found not guilty by saying, yes your honor…I was wasted, then drove away after smashing into that building…then abandoned my truck and took off on foot. Hahahaha
This is exhausting - you can’t provide any quotes, or evidence. Until you do, this will be a one way conversation with yourself. Watch as it unfolds, everyone.
It’s exhausting because you’re just being a tool

“I’ve always maintained my innocence” hahaha what a loser he is. ROR is a garbage human. Drives his truck drunk. Crashes. Runs away. Lies to the police, the court, slander, throws his friend under the bus

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_thBMIe4d ... eSBkdWk%3D
Look how smug he and is lawyer are there too. It’s disgusting actually. They really hurt that woman/witness.
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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STL fan in MN wrote: 27 Jul 2025 10:56 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:38 am
skilles wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:06 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 07:40 am
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 00:40 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 26 Jul 2025 19:07 pm As far as ROR and Kapanen, you have to understand that there’s a difference between drunk driving where no one was hurt and sexual assault, right?
Explain that to MADD or the daughter of the MacT incident
Except MacTavish did hurt someone, which differentiates it from the ROR or Kapanen incident. I would imagine that most people in MAAD would agree that a rape is a more heinous crime than a dui where no one was hurt.
Who raped someone?
The NHL is not bound by the legal argument of innocent until proven guilty. They have a responsibility to protect their image. I would imagine they don’t want to be known as the gang rape league, even if it’s only alleged. So they’re own investigation. As they should!
Correct. The NHL has optics to consider. And also, the NHL is going to consider a ton more stuff than just the final verdict. All these guys signed NHL contracts that contain a morals clause. Did any of these guys violate that? Hide their conduct from their respective teams to get and keep those contracts? Lie to the NHL in their investigation? We as fans won’t know the answer to those questions but the NHL will. These guys don’t have a slam dunk to continue their NHL careers just because they were acquitted.
For several of the players, i feel like this is going to be posturing. Slowing down the return rather than removing their eligibility long term. Of the group of 5, i think McLeod is still potentially in a bad spot with being able to continue his career just based on how he looked and his text messages looked the night of. the PA is doing what they are obligated to do. A lot of posturing to make them look like they have the backs of the players, but unlikely to earnestly get the NHL to ends it's investigation.
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
STL fan in MN wrote: 27 Jul 2025 10:56 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:38 am
skilles wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:06 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 07:40 am
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 00:40 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 26 Jul 2025 19:07 pm As far as ROR and Kapanen, you have to understand that there’s a difference between drunk driving where no one was hurt and sexual assault, right?
Explain that to MADD or the daughter of the MacT incident
Except MacTavish did hurt someone, which differentiates it from the ROR or Kapanen incident. I would imagine that most people in MAAD would agree that a rape is a more heinous crime than a dui where no one was hurt.
Who raped someone?
The NHL is not bound by the legal argument of innocent until proven guilty. They have a responsibility to protect their image. I would imagine they don’t want to be known as the gang rape league, even if it’s only alleged. So they’re own investigation. As they should!
Correct. The NHL has optics to consider. And also, the NHL is going to consider a ton more stuff than just the final verdict. All these guys signed NHL contracts that contain a morals clause. Did any of these guys violate that? Hide their conduct from their respective teams to get and keep those contracts? Lie to the NHL in their investigation? We as fans won’t know the answer to those questions but the NHL will. These guys don’t have a slam dunk to continue their NHL careers just because they were acquitted.
ROR clearly lied and abused/manipulated multiple systems. Everyone knows this. Why is that ok? No bumps for him.

That’s just one example…nevermind all the grandfathering/pardoning
You’ve claimed to be some sort of therapist or mental health professional in the past so I’m going to assume you’re well aware of the communication deflection technique known as whataboutism, which is clearly what you’re doing here.

Life isn’t fair. If I get pulled over for speeding but the guy next to me going the same speed doesn’t, do I have a case that I shouldn’t have been pulled over or gotten a ticket? Nope.
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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STL fan in MN wrote: 27 Jul 2025 14:40 pm
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
STL fan in MN wrote: 27 Jul 2025 10:56 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:38 am
skilles wrote: 27 Jul 2025 09:06 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 27 Jul 2025 07:40 am
theograce wrote: 27 Jul 2025 00:40 am
The Average Gatsby wrote: 26 Jul 2025 19:07 pm As far as ROR and Kapanen, you have to understand that there’s a difference between drunk driving where no one was hurt and sexual assault, right?
Explain that to MADD or the daughter of the MacT incident
Except MacTavish did hurt someone, which differentiates it from the ROR or Kapanen incident. I would imagine that most people in MAAD would agree that a rape is a more heinous crime than a dui where no one was hurt.
Who raped someone?
The NHL is not bound by the legal argument of innocent until proven guilty. They have a responsibility to protect their image. I would imagine they don’t want to be known as the gang rape league, even if it’s only alleged. So they’re own investigation. As they should!
Correct. The NHL has optics to consider. And also, the NHL is going to consider a ton more stuff than just the final verdict. All these guys signed NHL contracts that contain a morals clause. Did any of these guys violate that? Hide their conduct from their respective teams to get and keep those contracts? Lie to the NHL in their investigation? We as fans won’t know the answer to those questions but the NHL will. These guys don’t have a slam dunk to continue their NHL careers just because they were acquitted.
ROR clearly lied and abused/manipulated multiple systems. Everyone knows this. Why is that ok? No bumps for him.

That’s just one example…nevermind all the grandfathering/pardoning
You’ve claimed to be some sort of therapist or mental health professional in the past so I’m going to assume you’re well aware of the communication deflection technique known as whataboutism, which is clearly what you’re doing here.

Life isn’t fair. If I get pulled over for speeding but the guy next to me going the same speed doesn’t, do I have a case that I shouldn’t have been pulled over or gotten a ticket? Nope.
Well my profession is a deflection on your part. It’s not relevant here. The League is a boys club. As for your analogy it’s inaccurate. Both guys would have to be pulled over. Then one through manipulation and money gets off. The other doesn’t have the same status or means.

The bottom line is that the NHL has permitted (recently) some people to be employed with terrible conduct that would get you terminated in other industries (or if you had less means).

These guys were found not guilty. The NHL needs to treat them accordingly and without prejudice.
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Re: NHL says the 5 players acquitted of sexual assault are ineligible to join league

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Who is the NHL, they, the league etc? Seriously, (they?) should put all their names to the decision. We're (I'm) talking about young kids whole lives being crushed here. If it's that serious put your name on it and explain it please.
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STL fan in MN wrote:27 Jul 2025 14:40 pm
You’ve claimed to be some sort of therapist or mental health professional in the past
"claimed" is correct.

Fair question for all here who have observed this guys behavior over the years.

Wouldn't you just jump at the chance to turn over your loved ones or a friend for therapy with this clown?
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dhsux wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:45 pm
STL fan in MN wrote:27 Jul 2025 14:40 pm
You’ve claimed to be some sort of therapist or mental health professional in the past
"claimed" is correct.

Fair question for all here who have observed this guys behavior over the years.

Wouldn't you just jump at the chance to turn over your loved ones or a friend for therapy with this clown?
Is this me following you again? Paragraphs and name calling…you can’t help yourself. You can’t even bet on yourself…that’s how deep in the pool you are lol
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